NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Thursday, 8/7/25)

I know it’s just preseason, but the excitement I feel every year for this week is indescribable. Football is back! Lineup-making is back! DFS is back! Last Thursday’s Hall of Fame game was a nice appetizer, but tonight we come in strong with the first of four straight nights of NFL DFS action, and I […]

Market Movers - 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship Matchups to Consider (Premium)

The top 69 players on the PGA TOUR this season are teeing it up in the blistering Memphis mid-summer heat for the first leg of the FedExCup Playoffs. Welcome to your 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship Sharp Money Matchup Report, where we spotlight and pick the most compelling head-to-head betting movements ahead of this year’s […]

Evan Carter Hopes to Ramp Things Up After Receiving Injection

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) said he had an injection in his back and is hoping to ramp things up as early as this Friday, according to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Back spasms sent Carter to the 10-day injured list last weekend, but the 22-year-old is hoping he can rejoin the big-league squad […]

George Springer Hasn't Started Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (concussion) did not start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday as previously expected, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "He's going to go through everything. I think there still needs to be some tests done to see if he can get cleared for today," manager John Schneider […]

Nolan Arenado Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will report to Jupiter, Fla., to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals think that after Arenado's shoulder strengthens, he could play in games soon in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 34-year-old veteran is on the 10-day injured with […]

Jerar Encarnacion to Miss Time After Injuring Hamstring on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Pittsburgh Pirates after injuring his right hamstring while trying to beat out an infield single at PNC Park. Manager Bob Melvin said that Encarnacion is going to miss some time and added that the injury isn't good. Encarnacion will go […]

Luis Urias Remains Out With Back Injury

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. Max Schuemann will make another start at second base and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli, who will be making his first major-league start since 2022. Urias has been out since suffering from […]

Justin Jefferson Still Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains sidelined at training camp practice on Wednesday, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. Jefferson's left-hamstring strain that he suffered on July 24 isn't serious, but the Vikings continue to play it safe with one of the top pass-catchers in the NFL during camp. The Vikings aren't at […]

"Part of the Plan" for Malik Nabers to Miss Practice Time

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers said it was "part of the plan" for him to miss the final few portions of training camp practice on Wednesday, per SNY's Connor Hughes. The Giants are trying to make sure Nabers is ready for Week 1 in early September. The 22-year-old second-year wideout has dealt with […]

Willson Contreras Out on Wednesday With Stomach Bug

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (illness) is out of action on Wednesday against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale with a stomach bug, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras could be available to pinch hit late in the game. Alec Burleson is starting at first base and is in […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected to Throw Four Innings on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (hip) hasn't shown any ill effects after leaving his last start with right-hip cramping, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is for Ohtani to throw four innings in his next start on Wednesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. It would be the first time all year […]

Bryce Eldridge Homers in Third Straight Game, Drives in Four

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge continued to mash on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in the ninth inning that helped propel Triple-A Sacramento to an extra-innings win. He also walked once, collected four RBI, and scored twice, while recording a home run for the third straight contest. Since returning […]

J.K. Dobbins First on Depth Chart, RJ Harvey Listed as No. 5

The Denver Broncos' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason lists J.K. Dobbins as the starting running back, Jaleel McLaughlin as second-string, Audric Estime as third-string, Tyler Badie as fourth-string and Blake Watson and rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey as fifth-string, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's eye-opening since Harvey has mixed in with Dobbins on […]

Justin Hagenman Recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday

New York Mets pitching prospect Justin Hagenman was recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday. The right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and has made four appearances for New York (one start), recording a 5.11 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings pitched. On the bright side, he walked just one batter in […]

Cristian Javier Strikes Out Six in Fifth Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) made his fifth minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday and allowed an earned run on two hits while walking four and striking out six in 3 2/3 innings against Triple-A Sacramento. Javier is getting closer to making his 2025 debut after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. […]

Heston Kjerstad Dealing with Fatigue at Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (undisclosed) is currently on the Triple-A Norfolk 7-day injured list, but no specific diagnosis has been shared other than that he is dealing with fatigue. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino reiterated on Wednesday that the team is "not ready to share" details on what is ailing Kjerstad, but could provide […]

Miguel Amaya Expected to Return Next Week

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the expectation is that catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) will come off the 60-day injured list next week to rejoin the team during a series in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Amaya has been out since May 25 with a strained left oblique, but he's nearing his return to the […]

Hurston Waldrep Could be Recalled to Start This Weekend

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep could be called upon again to fill a much-needed rotation spot in the upcoming week. The Braves have a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at home against Miami, with Erick Fedde currently slated to pitch the first game, but no starter has been announced for the second game. Waldrep had […]

Aaron Judge Could Return to Outfield by This Weekend

Jon Morosi of MLB Network said that New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) could be back in the outfield "sometime towards the weekend or early next week." Judge returned on Tuesday as the designated hitter after a stay on the 10-day injured list due to a right flexor strain in his elbow and went […]

Tyler Heineman Returns From Head Injury

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (head) is behind the plate to catch right-hander Kevin Gausman and will hit eighth in Wednesday's series finale at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland. Heineman had to leave Saturday's game early with a head contusion, but he avoided a concussion and will rejoin the […]

Adael Amador Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque

Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. With Thairo Estrada hitting the 10-day injured list, the Rockies called up Amador to fill the need at second base. The 22-year-old debuted with the Rockies last season and saw playing time with the club earlier this year, but has not been able […]

Orlando Arcia Going for MRI, Out on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that infielder Orlando Arcia (elbow) is getting an MRI exam on his elbow after getting injured in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Coors Field. Arcia is out of the lineup for the series finale on Wednesday and hasn't landed on the injured list yet because […]

Rashee Rice Held Out With Groin Issue

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (groin) was held out of training camp practice on Wednesday due to a groin issue, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest. It's unclear what the severity of Rice's groin issue is, but for now we'll consider him day-to-day. The 25-year-old played in only four games in 2024 […]

Thairo Estrada Goes on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring and recalled infielder Adael Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Amador is starting at second base and hitting eighth in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and […]

Joey Loperfido Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (knee) will come out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies after getting hit on the right knee by a pitch in Tuesday's victory. Davis Schneider is manning left field and will bat leadoff against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland on Wednesday. X-rays came […]

Zack Wheeler Pushed Back to Sunday With Shoulder Stiffness

The Philadelphia Phillies are pushing right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) back two days to Sunday against the Texas Rangers after he complained of shoulder stiffness, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Manager Rob Thompson said an MRI exam on Wheeler's right shoulder came back clean, and he was able to play catch on Wednesday before […]

Tony Pollard Listed as RB1 on First Unofficial Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is listed as the RB1 on the team's first unofficial preseason depth chart ahead of Tyjae Spears. Meanwhile, Spears is listed as the co-RB2 with rookie Kalel Mullings. Head coach Brian Callahan has envisioned more of an even split in this year's backfield between Pollard and Spears, and ESPN's […]

Who Should I Draft? Quinshon Judkins, Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Pour one out for Cleveland Browns fans. They're in for another dreadful season, marred by off-the-field situations. One of the team's more anticipated rookies still hasn't checked into training camp due to problems with the law. Fantasy managers have to look at the bigger picture for the on-the-field product while waiting for the legal process […]

Roman Anthony Agrees to Eight-Year Extension

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has agreed to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The deal, pending a physical, includes a club option and will keep Anthony under team control through the 2034 campaign. The contract begins in 2026 and carries a maximum value of $230 million. Anthony, the […]